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Levit criticized Democrats for previously supporting similar CRs and accused them of holding the nation hostage over ideologically driven demands. She pointed to the potential firing of thousands of federal workers during the shutdown, framing it as a measure to eliminate waste and bureaucracy—a move favoring fiscally conservative policies.
Regarding foreign policy, the administration’s stance on U.S. military aid to Ukraine was clarified: the U.S. will continue selling weapons to NATO to support Ukraine, emphasizing ongoing commitments even amid internal budget disputes.